HTTP: Microsoft Windows CVE-2016-7212 Buffer Overhead

A vulnerability was discovered within Microsoft Windows that could lead to a buffer overhead. Successfully exploitation of this issue could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code under the context of the current process.

Extended Description

Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607, and Windows Server 2016 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted image file, aka "Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Affected Products

Microsoft windows_server_2016

References

CVE: CVE-2016-7212

Short Name
HTTP:STC:CVE-2016-7212-BUF-OVHD
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Buffer CVE-2016-7212 Microsoft Overhead Windows
Release Date
11/08/2016
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3590
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Microsoft

CVSS Score

9.3

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